rusting

Definition of rusting in English English dictionary: {s} becoming covered with corrosion, becoming rusty; present participle of rust; the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
rust: A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus
rust: to cause to oxidize
The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.
rust: {n} an oxyd of a metal, or oxygene and a metal combined, calx
rust: {v} to gather rust, make rusty, canker, spoil
rust: That which resembles rust in appearance or effects
rust: become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"
rust: When a metal object rusts, it becomes covered in rust and often loses its strength. Copper nails are better than iron nails because the iron rusts
rust: To contract rust; to be or become oxidized
rust: preventive paint or primer The first coat of paint applied directly to iron or steel structures to slow down or prevent rust
rust: Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence
rust: Rust is sometimes used to describe things that are reddish-brown in colour. turquoise woodwork with accent colours of rust and ochre. to become covered with rust, or to make something become covered in rust
rust: a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
rust: A reddish-brown color
rust: to oxidize, especially of iron or steel
rust: See Rust joint, below
rust: As rust, it has solitary reddish spores; as corn mildew, the spores are double and blackish
rust: The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion
rust: {f} become corroded due to the oxidation of iron, become rusty
rust: To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by inaction
rust: any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture become coated with oxide of the color of rust
rust: To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind
rust: the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
rust: A visible corrosion product consisting of hydrated oxides of iron
rust: A composition used in making a rust joint
rust: any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
rust: cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
rust: The reddish, brittle oxide formed on iron or its alloys It is a result of exposure to air and humidity or chemicals
rust: 1 a: the reddish brittle coating formed on iron esp when chemically attacked by moist air and composed essentially of hydrated ferric oxide b: a comparable coating produced on a metal other than iron by corrosion c: something resembling rust: accretion 2: corrosive or injurious influence or effect 3: any of numerous destructive diseases of plants produced by fungi (order Uredinales) and characterized by usu reddish brown pustular lesions; also: a fungus causing this
rust: become coated with oxide
rust: Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted meat
rust: of the color of rust
rust: a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus
rust: The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation
rust: A type of club fungus (Basidiomycetes) that is a parasite on plants A devastating rust of the North Country is the White Pine Blister Rust It never sleeps
rust: Rust is a brown substance that forms on iron or steel, for example when it comes into contact with water. a decaying tractor, red with rust
rust: repairing rusted body, SIA61, pp 42-49; SIA66, pp 56-59
rust: To impair by time and inactivity
rust: A minute mold or fungus forming reddish or rusty spots on the leaves and stems of cereal and other grasses (Trichobasis Rubigo-vera), now usually believed to be a form or condition of the corn mildew (Puccinia graminis)
rust: nIII: bread
rust: a strong brown
rust: {i} flaky orange coating which forms on metal due to the oxidation of iron; fungal disease of plants characterized by reddish or brown spots on the leaves and stem (Botany)
rust: A brown mold resembling the rust in iron Rust affects stamp paper and gum in tropical regions
rust: To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust; also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants